Board of Directors

The twenty-nine members of the Leadership Northeast Board of Directors provide direction and recommendation on policy, activities and content for all LNE operations, including its six programs. Consisting entirely of Leadership alumni, these dedicated volunteers contribute their time, talent and treasure toward the ongoing progress and growth of our organization.  Their experience, vision and support make the organization’s efforts possible.

Officers:

Terri Morgan, Chairperson
Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, M & T Bank

Don Brominski, First Vice-Chair
Director of Business Development, UGI Utilities Inc.

Brian Stahl, Esq., Second Vice-Chair
Vice President of Development, NorthPoint Development

Melissa Wolf, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer
Managing Director, Baker Tilly US, LLP

Eric Bleiler, CPA/PFS, CFP, Executive Committee
President, Northeast Advisers, Inc.

Dan Landesberg, Executive Committee
Interim Vice President, Facilities Planning and Construction, Geisinger

Ex-Officio:

Phil W. Amend, Chair, LNE Advisory Council
Vice President, OneSource HR Solutions

James A. Brogna, Chairperson
Vice President, Strategic Partnership Development, Allied Services

Jess Yurek, Chair, LNE Alumni Council
Broker and Owner, Diamond Trail Realty

Board of Directors:

John Augustine
President and CEO
Penns Northeast

Robert M. Belza
Community Volunteer

Christie Bonnice
Sales Leader
State Farm

Rebecca Brominski
Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Foundation
Luzerne County Community College

Chris Caleb
Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis
Benco Dental

Kieran Casey, Esq.
Partner
Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald, LLP

Gerard Champi
President
Peoples Security Bank & Trust

Robert M. Chepalonis
General Manager
Martz Trailways

Cassandra Coleman
Executive Director
America250PA

Lindsay Griffin-Boylan
President and CEO
Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce

Jack Jones
SVP/Chief Banking Officer
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

Jackie Kendzor
Vice President of Human Resources
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Group

Stacey Kile
Sales Operations Manager
Geisinger Health Plan

Dan Kimbrough
Founder/Owner
Park Multimedia

James Martin
President
Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame

C. David Pedri, Esq.
President and CEO
The Luzerne Foundation

Nicole Strauser
Vice President of Fulfillment Services
Prudential Retirement

Jennifer Stull, Esq.
Vice President, Senior Wealth Strategist
PNC Private Bank

Rachel Wiernusz
Mortgage Loan Consultant
Community Bank, N.A.

Carl Witkowski, III
Executive Vice President, Chief Relationship Manager
Presidio Insurance

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